moisturizing
ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪzɪŋ
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Definition of moisturizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

cosmeticadding moisture to skin or hair
  • This cream has a moisturizing effect on dry skin.
emollient hydrating

Noun

1.
skincareact of adding moisture to skin or hair
  • Moisturizing is essential for healthy skin.
emollient hydration lubrication
2.
hydrationUSthe act of making something less dryUS
  • Moisturizing is essential for healthy skin.
dampening hydration
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Expressions with moisturizing

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cream applied to hydrate the skin
She uses moisturizing cream daily to prevent dryness.

Origin of moisturizing

Latin, moistus (wet) + -ize (to make)

Terms with moisturizing included in their meaning

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skincare
mineral oil for moisturizing baby's skin
cosmetics
moisturizing cream for daytime use
beauty
cosmetic cream for moisturizing the face
cosmetics
cosmetic cream for moisturizing hands
cosmetics
moisturizing cream applied before sleep for overnight skin care
beauty
cosmetic product for nourishing and moisturizing hair
hand care
care for the hands by cutting, moisturizing, and beautifying
skincare
lotion for moisturizing hands

Examples of moisturizing in a sentence

  • He applied a moisturizing lotion after showering.
  • Daily moisturizing can prevent dry skin issues.
  • Moisturizing after a shower helps lock in hydration.
  • Daily moisturizing can prevent dry skin.
  • Moisturizing after a shower helps retain skin moisture.

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  1. French:hydratant, hydratation, ...
  2. German:feuchtigkeitsspendend, Feuchtigkeitspflege, ...
  3. Italian:idratante, idratazione, ...
  4. Spanish:hidratante, hidratación, ...
  5. Portuguese:hidratante, hidratação, ...
  6. Chinese:保湿的, 保湿, ...
  7. Japanese:保湿の, 保湿, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَطِّب, تَرْطِيب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְלַחְלֵחַ, הוֹסָפַת לָחוּת, ...
  10. Russian:увлажняющий, увлажнение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зволожуючий, зволоження, ...
  12. Hindi:नमी देने वाला, नमीकरण, ...
moisturize US
ˈmɔɪs.tʃə.raɪz
See also: moisturise (UK)

Definition of moisturize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
skin careUSmake skin or hair less dry by applying a moisturizerUS
  • She moisturizes daily to keep her skin soft..
hydrate soften
2.
humidityRareUSmake something more humid or moistRareUS
  • The humidifier moisturizes the air in the room.
dampen humidify
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Origin of moisturize

Latin, moistus (moist) + -ize (to make)

Examples of moisturize in a sentence

  • He uses a special cream to moisturize his hands.
  • She applied lotion to moisturize her dry skin.
  • The cream helps to moisturize and soften the fabric.

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  1. French:hydrater, humidifier, ...
  2. German:befeuchten, anfeuchten, ...
  3. Italian:idratare, inumidire, ...
  4. Spanish:humectar, humedecer, ...
  5. Portuguese:hidratar, umedecer, ...
  6. Chinese:保湿, 加湿, ...
  7. Japanese:保湿する, 湿らせる, ...
  8. Arabic:رَطَّبَ, بَلَّلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְלַחְלֵחַ, לְהַרְטִיב, ...
  10. Russian:увлажнять, смачивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зволожувати, увлажнювати, ...
  12. Hindi:मॉइस्चराइज़र लगाना, नम करना, ...
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